University of Naples Federico II – 1224 – Naples, Italy

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The college changed into based in 1224 by means of the Imperial constitution of Frederick II of Hohenstaufen, King of Sicily and Holy Roman Emperor. The King’s objective in organising the college was to give up the reign of the colleges of Northern Italy, in particular Padua, which was too independent, and Bologna, which become under the affect of the Pope. In 1987 the university delivered Federico II to its name in honor of its founder. As of 2010, the college of Naples Federico II had 96,867 students and over 4,000 group of workers participants.

Motto: Ad Scientiarum Haustum et Seminarium Doctrinarum
Translation: For the inculcation of the sciences and the dissemination of knowledge

Notable Alumni:

Saint Thomas Aquinas
Pietro Giannone
Umberto Nobile
Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Francesco De Martino

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